Nonito Donaire captures WBA Featherweight belt

 

Nonito Donaire captures the WBA featherweight title with a unanimous  technical decision over Simpiwe Vetyeka on Saturday in Macau.

He thanked the fans over at the venue who supported him and said sorry for not giving "a proper fight".

Donaire bucked on a cut on his left eye and fought like a wounded tiger to finish the fight in four rounds winning the cards 49-46.

The champion was not pleased with how the match turned out and is willing to give Vityeka the rematch.

Donaire climbs up to 33-2 with 21 knockouts and has bounced back after his loss with Guillermo Rigondeaux in April 2013.  He was able to knock out Vic Darchinyan in November 2013. 

(Photo: AFP)

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Miss Asia Pacific World Results: Myanmar wins, Philippines 3rd Runner Up

 

This year's Miss Asia Pacific World winner: May Myat Noe of Myanmar

May Myat Noe was declared Miss Asia Pacific World 2014 in the finals night held last May 31, 2014. Miss Myanmar, who trained in the Philippines with Gouldian Atelier wins the 2nd title for Myanmar this year after Mr. Globe 2014.

Rest of the winners:

Miss Asia Pacific World - May Myat Noe (Myanmar)

1st RU - Kim Eea (Korea)

2nd RU - Hio Min Cha (Macau)

3rd RU - Hillarie Parungao (Philippines)

4th RU - Anukriti Gusain (India)

5th RU - Pooja Gill (Singapore)

6th RU - Nisanat Mongsai (Thailand)

Our very own Hillarie Parungao also won Best in National Costume. Congratulations Hillarie and to the rest of the winners of the 2014 Miss Asia Pacific World Super Talent Endeavor. 

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Philpop 2014: Meet the Finalists and Interpreters

Philpop 2014 Interpreters (Source: ph.yahoo.com) 

The Philpop MusicFest Foundation revealed 12 Finalists of Philpop 2014. The songs are in an album released by Universal Records and distributed at music stores and Spinnr.ph.

Philpop MusicFest Foundation Executive Director Ryan Cayabyab noted that this year's edition is a mix of the old and new with various genres that will surely excite avid OPM fans. 

The finals of Philpop 2014 will be held at the Meralco Theater and the winner will go home with 1 Million pesos as grand prize.

The Top 12 songs are as follows: 

1. "Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa"
Songwriter: Toto Sorioso
Interpreters: Aldrich Talonding and James Bucong

2. "Babalikan Mo Rin Ako"
Songwriter: Soc Villanueva
Interpreter: Nikki Gil

3. "Dear Heart"
Songwriter: Mike Villegas
Interpreter: Kiana Valenciano

4. "Hangout Lang"
Songwriters: Allan Feliciano and Isaac Garcia
Interpreters: Duncan Ramos and Young JV

5. "Kung Akin ang Langit"
Songwriter: Chi Datu-Bocobo
Interpreters: Mcoy Fundales and Clara Benin

6. "Langit Umaawit"
Songwriter: Toto Sorioso
Interpreter: Tom Rodriguez

7. "No Girlfriend Since Break" 
Songwriters: Davey Langit
Interpreter: Luigi D' Avola

8. "Qrush on You"
Songwriters: Knowa Lazarus and Flava Matiks
Interpreters: Jay-R, Elmo Magalona and Q-York

9. "Salbabida"
Songwriter: Jungee Marcelo
Interpreter: Kyla

10. "The Only One"
Songwriter: Popsie San Pedro
Interpreter: Thor Dulay

11. "Song on a Broken String"
Songwriters: Jude Gitamandoc and Therese Villarante
Interpreter: Nicole Laurel Asensio

12. "Torpe" 
Songwriter: Daryl Ong
Intepreter: Kris Lawrence

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Marian Rivera endorses Bench Body

Kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera wows in black lingerie in a new ad campaign by Bench Body.

The photos were released two days ago with Marian posing in black underwear with different crowns to match.

Ace lensman Marc Nicdao revealed his outtakes on his Instagram account.

Marian starred in GMA-7 show "Carmela" which ran its finale episode last week.

Check out the photos below.

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Meet Philippines' bet for Mister World 2014 (and 2015)

 

A former US Marine was chosen by Cory Quirino, national director of Mister World and Arnold Vegafria of ALV Productions. John Spainhour, 26 was introduced as Mister World Philippines 2014 and will banner the country in English Riviera by June 14.

Sam Adjani on the other hand was introduced as Mister World Philippines 2015. Both endorsers will be backed up by the local clothing line Bench (were both are endorsers) and Ayala Malls.

Spainhour express his confidence that he can prepare well for the pageant and tries not to be pressured by the achievement of Mister World 2012 1st Runner Up Andrew Wolff.

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The Search is on for the next Miss Grand Philippines

 

John Dela Vega's Miss Grand Philippines Organization is officially calling out applicants for the first Miss Grand Philippines pageant. Open to ladies at least 18-25 years old, 5'5" height, at least a High School Graduate and not under contract, please visit the Miss Grand Philippines Organization and attend to their requirements.

Winner will be crowned by 2013 Miss Grand International 3rd Runner Up Annalie Forbes and will represent the country to the next Miss Grand International Pageant to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from September 15 to October 7, 2014. 

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No beauty pageants for Pia Wurtzbach, for now

Pia Wurtzbach (right) as she claps after Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa was proclaimed the top winner

Pia Wurtzbach does not see herself fighting for another crown in the near future. In an ABS-CBN report, Wurtzbach admits she does not want to wait for the title for three years, She wants to cultivate her strengths being with Mercator (by her handler Jonas Gaffud) and Blue Water.

The 2013 1st Runner Up gave up her title to join Bb. Pilipinas 2014 to see if a crown was really meant for her as she was already on the Top 5 last year behind Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Cindy Miranda and Mutya Datul but the former Star Magic Star has no regrets on trying again, even her Top 15 Q and A answer where she had to answer in Tagalog to which some netizens believed cause her the crown.

Only time will tell if Wurtzbach will come back next year, for now we'll see her actively as a model.

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